Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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10
servings
0.5 cup

butter

softened

0.75 cup

sugar

2 unit

eggs

0.75 cup

buttermilk

0.25 cup

orange juice

1 cup

all-purpose flour

0.75 cup

oat flour

0.5 cup

unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp

baking powder

0.5 tsp

baking soda

0.5 tsp

salt

0.38 tsp

cinnamon

1 unit

orange zest

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).

Step 2
~4 min

Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

Step 3
~4 min

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 4
~4 min

Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Step 5
~4 min

Stir in the buttermilk and orange juice until combined.

Step 6
~4 min

In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, oat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 7
~4 min

Add the orange zest to the flour mixture and coat it well.

Step 8
~4 min

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 9
~4 min

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Step 10
~4 min

Tap the pan gently on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles.

Step 11
~4 min

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes.

Step 12
~4 min

Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) and continue baking for another 30-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 13
~4 min

If the top of the bread starts to brown too quickly, cover the pan loosely with foil during the last 15-20 minutes of baking.

Step 14
~4 min

Once baked, let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add chocolate chips for extra chocolate flavor.

Use a serrated knife to slice the bread evenly.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with coffee or tea.

Enjoy as a dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

holiday
brunch
dessert

Popularity Score

75/100